We were recently commissioned by Nomad Studio to create customised notebooks for their team and clients. Here we hear from founder Terry Stephens about the design process and how we settled on the striking neon edge-block design.
Custom notebooks by Mark+Fold for Nomad Studio, 2025
Can you give us a quick overview of Nomad? Who you are and the work you do?
Nomad create Mass Fantastic brands.
Our work is seen by billions of people every day. Turn on the TV. Unlock your phone. Walk down the high street. Mass Fantastic brands are the ones you can’t ignore. The ones you can’t help but love, National History Museum, Tottenham Hotspur and Disney+ to name a few.
At Nomad, we build brands and partner with those already blazing bright, to keep them moving forward and help build their fandom.
Tottenham Hotspur identity by Nomad Studio, 2024
Why did you want to work with Mark+Fold on your notebooks?
Mark+Fold create THE most beautiful notebooks and stationery. For some time i’ve wanted to do a collab. Amy and I started chatting at the ISTD awards and then there was no going back! We started by riffing on ideas and when edge blocking came up, it was a done deal.
And the colour choice, neon? Can you tell us a bit about that.
We’ve always had an Yves Klein bright blue and an orange as part of our palette.
And our work isn’t shy on colour. So we wanted the books to pack a punch, and have a vibrancy that matches the work we create.

Custom notebooks by Mark+Fold for Nomad Studio, 2025
What’s your background in print and with Mark+Fold?
Amy and I worked together a long time ago at Applied. I’m proud to count her as a friend and was at Mark+Fold’s very first birthday party all those years ago. It’s a joy to see someone care so deeply about what they do, and build a team and business around that which brings joy to so many people.
What do you love about the notebooks, who has one and what are they using them for?
Every member of the team has one – although some are still yet to use them as they love them so much! We’re also sharing them with clients to help spread the Nomad x Mark+Fold joy.

What one thing / project would you love to bring to life in a notebook, that you haven’t already?
Sadly, I’m some way away from ‘designing’ any more, but if an MLB team are keen to work with us then I’d happily fill my notebook with sketches of a new badge :)
How did you find working with Mark+Fold on the designs?
Can’t recommend the custom route enough. Bounce ideas around with the team and create something that’s truly unique to you. You won’t be disappointed!
Get in touch with us to commission your own design for your business, brand or team.
